Today is all about some class preorders, and Amazon won't charge you until it ships, so what do you have to loose? You'll also be able to take advantage of Amazon's preorder price guarantee so you know you'll get the best price come release day.
Top of the list is the LEGO Speed Champions Delorean Time Machine from Back to the Future. It's a pretty cool kit for $27.99 and releases 1st January, 2026. Then we have Disney Lorcana's latest set, Whispers in the Well booster box up for preorder for $143.99. Lorcana is one of the mnost popular TCG sets right now and is well both securing a box.
TL;DR: The Best Deals for Today
3-Months of Game Pass Ultimate for $54.99? That's right, Amazon dropped $5 off the membership amist incoming price hikes, so it's a great time to stack up if you want Game Pass access for less on console and PC. There's plenty more to look through today, including where to buy Pokémon Legends: Z-A now it's launched. What are you wating for? Let's get into it:
Hulu + Live TV Deal
If you're looking to cut the cord with cable, then Hulu + Live TV is one of the best alternatives around right now. Hulu + Live TV is a complete streaming package that includes Hulu (with ads) plus over 95 channels of live TV service, Disney+ (with ads), and ESPN+ (with ads). It's normally $85 per month for the package, but for a limited time you can get your first 3 months of $64.99 with no hidden fees to worry about. That means you've got access to the massive Disney catalog that includes the Marvel movies and TV shows, Star Wars movies and TV shows, Pixar movies, and so much more.
LEGO Speed Champions Time Machine from Back to The Future
Although I wouldn't reccomend taking this set to 88 miles per hour (but please show me a video if you do), this is a cracking set for Back to the Future fans. It's obviously going to sell out and be hard to get ahold of on January 1st, so get your preorder in now. Amazon charge for it when it's shipping, so you don't even need the money for it just yet.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate – 3 Month Membership
Well, Xbox isn't in the good books of gamers worldwide right now, but you can dodge the Game Pass (eventual) price hike with 3 months of Ultimate for $59.99, which is $30 cheaper than the dramatic price hikes. But Amazon decided to knock off an extra $5 today, so If you're on Xbox this is a good time to stack up on Game Pass.
LISEN USB C Cable 60w, 5-Pack [3.3/3.3/6.6/6.6/10FT]
Everyone needs more charging and data cables, and USB-C is the new standard. Well, it has been for a while but Apple will be Apple. 60w is plenty to charge anything that fits in your hand, and it works out at just under $2 per cable and has a range of sizes to boot.
Hallmark Keepsake Christmas Ornament 2025
This is one of those novelties that screams "You just had to be there". Halo 3 is considered by many to be the last great Halo game featuring Master Chief, so celebrate the Bungie days by annoying your loved ones when they look at the Christmas tree this year.
Ravensburger Disney Lorcana TCG: Whispers in The Well Booster Pack Display
Lorcana is quickly becoming one of the most popular TCGs even when stacked up against Magic and Pokémon. This is a great chance to get ahead of the curve by preordering this booster box. Keep it sealed or have a blast ripping open packs, and Amazon are offering their preorder guarantee and won't charge until it ships. Win-win.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Out Now
It's time trainers! Today see's the release of the most radiacally different mainline Pokémon game, Legends: Z-A. Set as a continuation of Pokémon X and Y and continuing the game mechanic changes seen in Legends: Arceus, Legends: Z-A is going full real-time combat over it's tried and tested turn-based battle style. It's going to be a landmark moment for the worlds most popular entertainment franchise.
MTG Price Watch
One of the biggest catches today is the Final Fantasy collectors edition commander deck set. Amazon thinks it can draw $760.23 out of your bank account, and I think not. TCGPlayer is selling this bundle for $555, that's just over $205 cheaper. You could literally preorder a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Booster Box with the money saved here. It pays to shop around, and i've already done that for you, so have a glide through the carousel for over 20 price checked deals so you know you're not wasting money and time.
Cheapest at Amazon: Pokémon TCG
Kicking off with the Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box, we know $92.65 isn't MSRP and Amazon should be selling it as such, but this is how it is in Pokémania 2025 for now. It's 7% below the current market value and a good deal if you're struggling to get stock. Meanwhile the Mega Evolution three pack blister is only a dollar cheaper, but that dollar is better in your pocket. The other savings range between $1 to $5, so fill your boots!
Cheapest at TCGPlayer: Pokémon TCG
TCGPlayer is really showing up big box retailers. The secondary market is saving trainers a fortune right now, and will continue doing so until the Pokémon Company floods the marketplace with sealed product, which will happen eventually. A good example here is the Surging Sparks ETB, which is currently $92.94 on Amazon. If you check over on TCGPlayer right now, you'll pay $74.95. That's nearly $20 over market value, and there's plenty more where that came from in the carosel above.
MTG: TMNT Preorders are Live
New game mode aside, MTGs latest Universes Beyond addition is another huge IP with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Play Boosters are available, so getting a box is a great idea before preorders sell out and it becomes harder to build a deck. The Commander Deck is ideal if you want a solid foundation for a game of Commander but want to modify it with single cards down the line. Of course, the TMNT bundle comes with a few goodies including 9 play boosters, foil alt art promo card, 30 land cards and some tidy accessories.
Final Fantasy IX (Nintendo Switch)
We gave Final Fantasy IX a 9.2 back in 2000, so $40 for a JRPG classic isn't much to ask, right? Well if the re-release hasn't sold you on it's own, this version comes with high resolution cut scenes, and game modifiers including high speed and no encounter modes topped off with an Auto Save function. Also, character models are high resolution now too, so this physical edition of FFIX should wet you nostalgia appetite.
Christian Wait is a contributing freelancer for IGN covering everything collectable and deals. Christian has over 7 years of experience in the Gaming and Tech industry with bylines at Mashable and Pocket-Tactics. Christian also makes hand-painted collectibles for Saber Miniatures. Christian is also the author of "Pokemon Ultimate Unofficial Gaming Guide by GamesWarrior". Find Christian on X @ChrisReggieWait
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